Salt Cups to Grams
Snapshot
1 cup of salt equals 288 grams.
- Reference basis: 288 g per 1 US cup.
- Example: 2 cups = 576 g.
Interactive conversion
Converter Calculator
Decimals: 1.5 or 1,5. Fractions: 1/2. Scientific notation: 1e3. Write 1000 without grouping separators.
288 Grams
SwitchWith 1 cup of Salt, that equals 288 grams.
API and AI agent access
Salt Cups to Grams. Material: salt.
Machine-readable identifiers
- Conversion family
cooking- Source unit
cup_us- Target unit
gram- Ingredient
salt
Use these identifiers in the API request. Sources and model limits also apply to software clients.
Example API request and response
POST /api/v1/convertRequest
{
"family": "cooking",
"value": 1,
"from": "cup_us",
"to": "gram",
"material": "salt"
}Essential response
{
"ok": true,
"conversion": {
"family": "cooking",
"value": 1,
"from": "cup_us",
"to": "gram",
"result": {
"raw": 288,
"display": "288"
},
"canonicalPath": "/cooking/cups-to-grams/salt/"
}
}Explanation
Calculation basis: the recorded grams-per-US-cup value.
Salt uses a recorded reference of 288 grams per US cup in this dataset. Confidence: medium. Source basis: King Arthur Ingredient Weight Chart (Salt, table: 1 Tbsp = 18g, derived)
Evidence status: reference-recorded. The source note is recorded; this does not certify every preparation or measurement condition. The result is a reference estimate. Match the named ingredient and recorded preparation; weigh the serving when actual mass is required.
Common Conversion Values
| Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | 72 |
| 1/3 | 96 |
| 1/2 | 144 |
| 1 | 288 |
| 1 1/2 | 432 |
| 2 | 576 |
| 3 | 864 |
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this use a US cup?
Yes. The factor is tied to the US cup definition (236.588 mL), not a metric cup.
Does salt type or crystal size change the result for Salt?
Salt keeps one reference basis here, but crystal size and settling can change the real kitchen weight. Fine, coarse, table, and kosher salts should not be treated as interchangeable by volume.